At the front counter, I’ve posted a sign up sheet for some extra Tournament Practice Sessions scheduled for next Saturday, March 12th. Each session is 15 minutes long to give you some pointers on how you personally can show off your best movement. I like to give tips on what the judges look for and the things that have the biggest impact when you are performing, and the sessions are designed to give you enough to be able to go work on them on your own. By the time you arrive at the Tournament, my goal is that you feel like you have every piece of your routine down cold.
To make the best and most efficient possible use of your time, here are some guidelines to follow when preparing for the Tournament:
- Know what events you are entering and what you will be doing in each one prior to your session. If you can’t remember what events you are registered for, ask me. If you want to make any changes, don’t worry, it’s not too late! For the Forms, Open Forms, and Weapons events, you should know which form you will be presenting. For the Combinations event, you should have your three best goshin or jujutsu movements pre-selected so you can focus on refining them during your time. If possible, it can also be very helpful to know which movement is your best and which of the three you feel least confident with.
- For each private practice session you schedule, focus on only one event. Don’t try to cram too much into a short time.
- Each 15-minute private session is $20. Please make sure to write down the correct time, since you will be charged for any missed session, or session canceled with less than 24 hours notice.
- Write down as much as you can remember of what you learn during your session so you can refer to it later while you are practicing on your own. I will note the biggest things to work on at the conclusion of your session. It’s your job to practice them since I can’t do it for you!
- Practice your routine, including opening presentation, as often as possible in the days leading up to the event so you feel completely confident with what you are doing before you go. Do it at home in front of the mirror or your family. If possible, imagine the crowd cheering for you!
Good luck and I look forward to helping you achieve your best!
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